Frustration Over Construction: Live Report
Councilman Felix Gines frustrated with Oscar Renda, threatens to cut funding. As News 25's Laurene Callander, explains more about this project.
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Dirt work for state aquarium begins in Gulfport
Buildings are coming down in Gulfport to make way for the new aquarium. Construction workers have started the tear down process on the old building that used to be Big Mike’s Speakeasy. This is the first of multiple structures scheduled…
Dedeaux Road Widening: Phase I
After dealing with several delays, the City of Gulfport is finally ready to begin the process of widening Dedeaux Road. After initially awarding a contract for the widening, the Mississippi Department of Transportation requested that the city re-bid the project.…
Government Street Sidewalk Improvements in Ocean Springs
Ocean Springs city officials want residents to know there will soon be an increase in traffic on the section of Government Street where construction is underway. The improvement project on Government Street is adding and repairing deteriorated sidewalks along Government…
Heavy Rain Creates Muddy Mess in Biloxi
It was a cold and wet night for contractors in East Biloxi after 1.7 inches of rain created a muddy mess in the dirt streets. Contractors spent all night and into the morning pumping water off the dirt roads making…
Popp’s Ferry Road Widening Project
The final phase of road work is underway for the construction on Cedar Lake and Popp’s Ferry Road in Biloxi. Tonight, workers will be applying the last coats of asphalt at the intersection where the two roads meet. The work…
Loose Rocks are Troubling Drivers
If you’ve traveled from Harrison County to Stone County on Highway 15 in the past few weeks, you probably found yourself in a rocky situation. Residents say loose gravel is damaging vehicles traveling in the area. News 25's Hank Davis…
Road Closure For Construction Pascagoula
Starting today a stretch of Beach Boulevard in Pascagoula will be closed for crews to work on two bridges. The road will be shut down from Market Street to Beach Park for bridges at 11th street and Oliver Street. Contractors…
Fire Burns Home Under Construction Long Beach
Flames destroyed a home under construction in long beach this morning along Highway 90 and Lewis Avenue. Firefighters from both Gulfport and Long Beach battled the fire which sparked around 5:30 am. Police blocked east and west bound lanes of…
A Look at the New Biloxi Junior High School
Construction of Biloxi’s new junior high school is well underway. Today, News 25 was at the building site to get a progress report. News 25’s Hank Davis gives us a sneak peek at the construction process. The sounds of progress,…
Final Stages of Construction Project in Gulfport
The final stages of an improvement project in Gulfport are finally underway for residents living in the subdivisions off of Lorraine Road. Paving started today on the roads that were torn up in order for the city to upgrade the…
Paving to Start on Canal Road
If you normally take Canal Road in Gulfport, you may want to start planning an alternate route. The prep work is being done for paving to begin on Canal Road between John Clark and Landon. Harrison County officials say they…
Plan to Rid Mississippi of Abandoned Eyesores
Eleven years have passed since Katrina struck South Mississippi and some eyesores are still left behind. That could soon change if the U.S. Department of Treasury approves a new program. The “Blight Elimination Program,” by the Mississippi Home Corporation, aims…
Big City Project Underway at Hiller Park
In an area some call Biloxi’s hidden gem, a new project is underway at Hiller Park that may bring this city treasure out of hiding. The City of Biloxi is dressing up the western entrance of Hiller Park, adding a…
Military Group Rebuilds Bridges
Massive work is underway in Ocean Springs as a group of Seabees use their skills to enhance and improve the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Site on Highway 90. This group of newly selected chief petty officers put their skills to good…
Improvements to Ocean Springs Harbor Complete
After months of construction and some push back to start, the Ocean Springs harbor master says the inconvenience was well worth it. Fishermen were not happy when the city closed the road and boat launches in late September for repairs,…
Replacing Lights along the Beach in Pascagoula
If you walk along the beach in Pascagoula early in the morning or in the evenings, it may be a little darker than usual. The area will be without lights until mid-December. Replacing the lights along the walking path is…
Construction As School Starts
Construction continues at the intersection of Fort Bayou Road and Yellow Jacket Boulevard the two point four million dollar project includes the removal of the sharp turn on Old Fort Bayou Road, and an installation of a four way, controlled…
Fine Arts Building Complete at Gulfport High
Gulfport High School opens doors in one week to not only the new school year, but a brand new building. The first completed piece to the large reconstruction of the high school is the fine arts building. Teachers are moving…
Pascagoula Council Discusses Changes to Market Street
A plan to give Market Street in Pascagoula a facelift doesn’t quite sit well with some business owners. As News 25’s Kristen Durand reports, the City Council continued discussing the project today in a special meeting to review changes that…
Groundbreaking for St. Martin Intersection
A groundbreaking ceremony kicked off repair work at a dangerous intersection in St. Martin this morning. The $2.4 million project works to improve the intersection of Old Fort Bayou Road and Yellow Jacket Boulevard. Plans include the removal of the…
Dangerous Intersection Repair in St. Martin
Jackson County takes action to repair one of the more dangerous intersections in the area. News 25’s Kendra Turley gives us a look at the $2.4 million project. The intersection of Old Fort Bayou Road and Yellow Jacket Boulevard in…
Mayor Gilich Wants new Gate for Keesler
Biloxi Mayor Andrew “FoFo” Gilich will meet with the City Council tomorrow to discuss a major project for the City of Biloxi and Keesler Air Force Base. Mayor Gilich is aiming to move forward on a new gate for Keesler…
Hyatt Place Finishing Construction in Biloxi
The new Hyatt Place Hotel off of Beach Boulevard in Biloxi is beginning to take shape. Construction workers were installing the bar and working on the outdoor pool today. When finished, the Hyatt Place Hotel will have 114 rooms for…